Stagecoach South West announced today that, starting from 3 January 2017, it is merging its Blue, SR4 (Sowton) and Green (Matford) park and ride services.
This will create a new cross-city connection with the route simply branded as ‘Green’ park and ride. The Red park and ride timetable, serving Honiton Road, will remain unchanged.
The new service will operate up to every 15 minutes, 6 days a week, with the end-to-end journey taking around half an hour.
As well as the park and ride sites, the service will include stops at Middlemoor, Heavitree Shops, Exeter...
At around 4pm on Saturday 17 December 2016, police were informed that a collision had taken place involving a tractor that was towing a single axle agricultural trailer close to Harts Farm, Hemyock, close to the Devon, Somerset border (Cullompton area).
A number of passengers were riding on the trailer when one of them fell off and went under the trailer and was run over by one of the trailer’s wheels.
The casualty, a man aged 64 who lives in a nearby village suffered severe abdominal injuries and was airlifted to Derriford hospital in Plymouth.
Local carol singers fundraising will help bring practical gifts to communities across the world this Christmas. On Tuesday 13 December, a group of carollers and musicians from Blessed Sacrament in Exeter put on a wonderful performance in their local Tesco.
The group of singers were accompanied by a flautist, guitarist and violinist, and returned to the store after performing for Christmas shoppers last year. The performance raised over £275 which they will be donating to aid agency CAFOD and will help to buy practical gifts for communities across the world this Christmas, through...
East Devon District Council is urging community and voluntary groups to register with Action East Devon and receive support
Community and voluntary groups across East Devon who feel they are in need of more support or who want to learn how to work more effectively, will have the opportunity to receive assistance if they register with Action East Devon (formerly East Devon Voluntary Support Agency).
East Devon District Council is helping this local charity identify and reach out to community and voluntary groups who would like to benefit from the range of free support...
Have your say on East Devon District Council’s consultation on new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to encourage responsible dog ownership and a ban on feeding seagulls
For many years a number of Dog Control Orders have been in place in East Devon. These are legal controls, which exist to encourage responsible dog ownership in East Devon. At the moment:
• Dogs aren't allowed in some play parks and public gardens. • You must pick up your dog's poo in all public places. • Dogs aren't allowed on some beaches between 1 May and 30 September. • Dogs must be kept on leads in...
The University of Exeter’s a cappella band Semi-Toned is topping their win of a nationwide singing competition by releasing a festive medley.
The all-male group, which recently won the BBC2 primetime show The Choir: Gareth’s Best in Britain, is today releasing their charity single A Very Semi-Toned Christmas. It features some of the best known and loved hits of the Christmas season, including classics by Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey, Wham! And Elvis Presley.
The single will raise funds for Order of Malta Volunteers (OMV) which encourages 17-29 year olds to aid those less...
Exeter College has been shortlisted for four coveted awards including ‘College of the Year’ and ‘Teacher of the Year’ accolades, in the Times Educational Supplement Further Education Awards 2017.
As well as being nominated for the College of the Year, Exeter College is also a finalist in a number of other categories.
Here is a full list of the awards Exeter College has been shortlisted for:
Exeter BID’s Welcome Team is celebrating its first year in the city with a host of impressive statistics.
The Welcome Team was introduced in December last year to offer assistance to visitors, residents and BID levy payers in Exeter. The Welcome Team members, Myra, Darren and Paul provide the city with a ‘seven days a week’ service and work throughout the year except Christmas Day.
Craig Bulley, CEO of Exeter BID said: “The Welcome Team has been successful and I am really pleased the BID has been able to introduce this service to the city. Myra, Paul and Darren ensure that...
Had you been in Exeter at 2.30pm on Saturday 10 December, you would have been witness to a congregation of over 700 Freemasons with their families in the Cathedral.
They were led by their Provincial Grand Master Rt. W. Bro. Ian Kingsbury JP in a celebration of the coming of Christmas.
They sang carols in the company of 8 voices arranged by Mathew Cann, a gentleman of the Cathedral Choir, led by the superb Cathedral organ played by Tim Noon, Cathedral Director of Music. They also gave nine readings including one titled “The Christmas Cake and the Mouse” in a service led by...
There was a sight to see around Exeter on Sunday 4 December for those doing some Christmas shopping as motorbikers dressed as Santas, Mrs Santa, elves and a christmas tree went through the city in convoy, taking part in a festive ride with a difference!
The riders were on their way from their meeting place at Exeter Services to deliver Christmas toys and donations to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the Little Bridge South West Children’s Hospice in North Devon.
The motorbikers, who each donated £5 to take part, came from all over Devon to the start of the ride in...
